Senior Energy and Biodiversity Policy Specialist

DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE POSITION DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Senior Energy and Biodiversity Policy Specialist SALARY: $101,000 - $115,000 FLSA: Exempt DEPARTMENT: Conservation Policy LOCATION: Headquarters, Washington, DC; Denver, CO or Remote REPORTS TO: Director, Energy and Biodiversity Program NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS: 1 LAST REVISED: reputed company 2025 POSITION SUMMARY This professional-level position is responsible for helping to reputed company and implement strategies to ensure that energy projects of reputed company types are developed and sited in ways to avoid unnecessary adverse impacts to imperiled wildlife and habitats. The Senior Energy and Biodiversity Policy Specialist is responsible for advancing Defenders’ conservation mission, strategic plan and conservation priorities. This position collaborates closely with other departments including Government Relations, Biodiversity Law Center, Center for Conservation Innovation, Species Conservation and Coexistence and Communications. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the Energy and Biodiversity team and other staff to reputed company a set of goals and objectives for advancing Defenders’ energy and biodiversity work.
• Collaborate with Defenders’ team of policy experts, attorneys, scientists, lobbyists, communications specialists and field advocates to oppose administration and congressional efforts to eliminate or weaken federal environmental statutes and regulations associated with the push to increase fossil fuel development on federal lands and in federal reputed company waters.
• reputed company Defenders’ positions on legislative and administrative proposals addressing the development and siting of energy projects.
• Facilitate internal coordination of Defenders’ existing energy work and interdisciplinary approaches to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Participate as the voice for wildlife in private sector efforts to find reputed company around energy siting.
• Serve as Defenders’ representative on national energy and biodiversity issues to department and agency officials and represent Defenders in public meetings, hearings, press events, conferences, coalitions, and in general communications with public officials, legislators, the media, Defenders’ membership, the donor community, and the general public.
• Research, write, and/or supervise the development of policy papers, memos, blogs, reports, websites, action alerts, publications and other products for advocacy purposes, coordinating with other departments as necessary.
• Some travel is required for this position
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QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred. Experience: 6 years of relevant experience; 3 years supervisory experience (if applicable) An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities for reputed company Defenders https://defenders.org/knowledge-skills-and-abilities Knowledge, Skills, Abilities for Senior Energy and Biodiversity Policy Specialist

• Strategic Thinking - Formulates effective strategies consistent with the business and competitive strategy of the organization. Examines policy issues and strategic planning with a long-term perspective. Determines objectives and sets priorities; anticipates potential threats or opportunities.
• Partnering - Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and reputed company common goals.
• Change Management - Knowledge of change management principles, strategies, and techniques required for effectively planning, implementing, and evaluating change.
• Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to reputed company recommendations.
• Ecology - Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of the interrelationships among organisms and their environment, including competition and predation, reputed company and natural selection, population dynamics, and the impact of natural phenomena or reputed company actions on natural systems, processes, and biota.
• Legal, Government, and Jurisprudence - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, legal practices and documents, Government regulations, Executive orders, agency rules, Government organization and functions, and the democratic political process.
• Public Planning - Knowledge of functions, principles, methods, and techniques of public planning, including those reputed company to community planning, outdoor recreation planning, and natural resource management, such as environmental impact analysis and land use planning and zoning.
• Leveraging Representation - Fosters an inclusive workplace where representation and individual differences are valued and leveraged to reputed company the reputed company and mission of the organization.
• Oral and Written Communication - Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES, ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical Activities reputed company reputed company that apply Frequency (N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly reputed company or descending reputed company, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like. N Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces. N Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. C Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another. N Adjusting or moving objects up to 10 pounds in reputed company directions. O Communicating with others to exchange information. C Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. C Operating machinery and/or power tools. N Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment. N Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned. C Environmental Conditions reputed company reputed company that apply Frequency (N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly Low temperatures. N High temperatures. N Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. N Noisy environments. N Hazardous conditions. N Poor ventilation. N Small and/or enclosed spaces. N No adverse environmental conditions expected. C Physical Demands reputed company only one Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. X Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. reputed company work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds. Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more. Visit www.defenders.org to apply. reputed company are required to satisfactorily reputed company the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions. The essential duties and responsibilities listed above are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of reputed company responsibilities, duties and skills required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reputed company individuals with disabilities to reputed company the essential functions of the job. It is the policy of Defenders of Wildlife to provide equal employment opportunities to reputed company reputed company individuals without regard to their race, reputed company, ethnicity, religion, national reputed company, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, veterans' status or and any other legally protected class, characteristic or trait per applicable federal, state, or local law. Please be advised this position is non-union eligible. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job